What Is School Open House?

An open house is an event held at an institution where its doors are open to the general public to allow people to look around the institution and learn about it.

What happens in open house in school?

Usually held right before school begins or the within the first two weeks of school, the open house gives parents and students the chance to get acquainted with the teacher (or teachers), see the school building and classrooms, and perhaps get a quick overview of class expectations and the year's curriculum.

Why is school open house important?

Open house gives teachers a chance to gain parents' support, create a personal connection with them, and establish ways for continued communication throughout the school year. When arranging for the school's open house, teachers need to think about the three P's: publicity, planning, and preparation.